#598: soap giveaway.

via 100 layer cake.

so the ladies of 100 layer cake are hosting a giveaway. a giveaway of yummy soaps that they handmade. or, is it homemade? anyways, the criteria is to leave them a comment describing something unique you're doing or did with your bridesmaids. and then you get the soaps if you win. and then you can gift them to your girlsies.

sadly. i tried to leave a comment but got stuck. because i don't feel like anything i've done has been...'unique'. so. i'm hoping to be inspired by the comments you leave. you know. to get some cool ideas. heh.

so go. leave a comment. maybe win some soaps.

#542: sis boom bah.

i have no idea what these are. but they look like pom poms. and i really like them. i guess it's time to visit a party supply store near me.


via oh happy day.

#534: sentiment.

my bms aren't really into sentimental details. they're more of a..."practical" bunch. well, it's either that or they just don't get my attempts of endearment. which wouldn't be all that surprising because apparently i'm...diff.er.ent.

in any case. i'd love to make these boxes for them and fill 'em to the brim with homemade goodies.



via frolic.

would you get it if i gave this to you? would you get that it's from my heart to yours? would you get that i love you? would you get that i spent the time to make it for you?

just wondering.

#522: in action.

i just saw this picture on fiance meeting you here and i'm rather encouraged about how my bms are going to look with their jewel-toned, multi-hued solid calypso dresses. it's not the same dress but the idea is similar. yay.

not that i ever worried about it. like ever.

#355: a.a.

i got burned when i first showcased the american apparel bandeau dress. but guess what. now they have a (less slutty...) non-pencil version.

am i crazy to think it could totally work as a bm dress? you can wear it 15 ways. yes. 1 dress, convertible 15 ways. here are the 3 ways i think could especially be appropriate.




$43 makes me holler. available in 19 colors and...yes, she'd absolutely be able to wear it again. *wink*

who's with me.

#351: what does spotted dick taste like.

you may have noticed that i've mentioned that i have 4 maids. when i was thinking about how to 'ask them', i briefly considered asking via a warm, heartfelt phone call (they're all about 400 miles away from me). but, ultimately, i decided that something so easy as a phone call would only be stifling my extraordinary creativity...and what good could come out of that.

so i decided to do something a bit vulgar and silly. you know. kind of like me.

so i mailed each lady a card. on the front, it said "what does spotted dick taste like?" on the inside, it said "come find out." along with a date, time and a place.

when we were all gathered around and sipping 'tinis, taking shots and noshing on fried chicken and fries (yes, i made the trip to be there in person)...i presented each of them with a personalized card and a gift.

the card was filled with reminders of our unique friendship throughout the years and ended with "...and would you do me the honor of standing by my side..."

and the gift:


well. let's just say we all had a good laugh. and i must have done something right because they all said yes...